Community & Population HealthCommunity support of the local health care system is vital for sustainability and growth. Learn how to create a healthier and more engaged community by working with The Center.

Health Information Technology ConsultingAs the national knowledge center on rural electronic health record adoption, The Center offers comprehensive services targeted at rural hospitals, rural health clinics and state and national HIT programs.

LeadershipSuccess begins with strong, informed leadership. The Center offers a variety of services, on-site and remotely, to leaders to assess strengths and identify areas of useful performance improvement.

Strategic PlanningEffective planning is critical for organizational success. Expertly facilitated services conducted by The Center’s staff of national rural health experts will help hospitals and organizations achieve this success.

Performance ImprovementThe Center offers a complete spectrum of rural health performance improvement services. With support from The Center, clients succeed in aligning people, processes and resources with their mission.

Performance Management Group (PMG) CallsLearn from the experience of leading hospital administrators and nationally recognized field experts. PMG calls allow peer-to-peer education focused on preparing rural hospitals for new payment and care delivery models.

HIE First Considerations

Health Information Exchange (HIE) is one of the most common forms of utilizing an electronic health record (EHR) solution and supports key requirements of Meaningful Use stage 2. Yet, simply determining whether your practice is ready to build or join an HIE can be a challenge. This guide provides some basic information for providers to consider while evaluating options for HIE.

Upcoming Events

The tentative topic for the March Flex VKG is CAHMPAS. Flex VKG webinars provide a forum for state Flex Programs to share successes, discuss challenges and brainstorm strategies for improvement and Flex Program excellence.

Join us for an interactive discussion about what your organization and others are doing to address social determinants of health. We will discuss screening tools, data collection strategies, and common barriers in addressing these issues. Bring your voice to the table to share with and learn from others.

In this cohort call we will discuss what the sharing of health information looks like, both from a technology and process viewpoint, talk about information sharing permissions, consent and data ownership concerns, and facilitate a discussion about barriers and successes.